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AI enthusiasts and researchers looking for a solution to run their large language models
About Foundry Local
Foundry Local is a local version of Azure AI Foundry that enables local execution of large language models (LLMs) directly on your Windows device. This on-device AI inference solution provides privacy, customization, and cost benefits compared to cloud-based alternatives. Best of all, it fits into your existing workflows and applications with an easy-to-use CLI and REST API.
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Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ai/foundry-local/get-started
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